Medical Instrument Technician (GI)

About the role

The Medical Instrument Technician (GI) functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team and assists the RN in the care of patients in acute, sub-acute, or chronic states of illness. The MIT delivers fundamental, knowledge-based care to assigned patients while developing technical competencies.

Responsibilities

• Prepares procedural rooms for the performance of procedures. Sets up procedure rooms with all required items for each procedure such as video equipment, scopes, endoscope flushing system, image management systems, computers and monitors and cautery units.
• Prepares and processes Semi Critical and Non Critical Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) in accordance with appropriate Standard Operating Procedures.
• Plans and discusses each procedure with the team professionals and assures that all supplies and equipment are available prior to the procedures.
• Observes and responds promptly to each stage of the procedures and anticipates the needs of the physician and/or registered nurse by maintaining a high level of concentration for extended periods of time.
• Prepares, organizes, and maintains highly complex procedures.
• Utilizes universal precautions and follows all infection control policies and procedures when handling specimens, supplies, and equipment, as well as follows all RME reprocessing protocol for high level of disinfection.
• Affords emotional and educational support to patient, family and caregivers.
• Assists the GI Team members with care of the patient, i.e., positioning, prepping, and obtaining supplies.
• Applies various monitoring equipment, i.e., BP/P/O2Sat/ECG, etc., when assisting with patient procedure preparation. Performs CBG tests. Transports sedated/non-sedated patients to/from Admit/Recovery via gurney/WC safely.
• Handles all GI specimens appropriately.
• Responsible for the accountability for all GI instruments and equipment during the procedure.
• Assists the physician, and/or registered nurse with instrumentation necessary to perform the required procedure and treatment such as obtaining biopsies, brushings, performing polypectomies, inflation of balloon dilators. Prepares diagnostic biopsy specimens, assessing the adequacy of each, and placing in appropriate specimen bottle with appropriate labeling to meet pathology laboratory specifications during procedures.
• Functions as role model and teacher in training of new team members in the operation of equipment, proper techniques, handling of instruments, and procedures to include the assistant role for invasive procedures and has direct influence on the performance of other team member assistants, as well as the ultimate outcome of the procedure.

Requirements

This announcement is open to the Public. HIGHLY SUGGESTED THAT YOU CLEARLY DOCUMENT THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSA's) LISTED FOR THE POSITION. Current John J. Pershing VA Medical Center-VA employees should apply to: CBSS-13001131-26-AV. NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the duties of the position to be filled. This would be experience which provided knowledge of proper performance of endoscopic equipment and procedures.
• Knowledge of endoscopic equipment and use in basic and complex endoscopic procedures.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to the GI system, with ability to recognize and report obvious abnormalities during procedures.
• Ability to assist physician with specialized, complex procedures.
• Knowledge of universal precautions and disinfection techniques and ability to follow SOP's to clean reusable medical equipment (RME).
• Ability to collaborate, communicate, and demonstrate customer service skills and interpersonal skills with all healthcare professionals to ensure quality and continuity of care.
• Ability to use basic computer systems and programs to record patient and endoscopic data, adhering to patient privacy and information security policies.
• Ability to deliver patient care, including vital sign measurements and medication administration.